1 Not only the color of a person’s skin can be a cause of unacceptance and problems with self-identity, but a much wider range of characteristics is taken into account. According to Rios, Carney, and Kelekay, today, the issue seems to broaden. For instance, people who do not match the modern society frames, such as appearance, orientation, gender. The way it resonates is the state of all the people who feel unaccepted, estranged, and not belonging anywhere. Are there ways that this concept still resonates in 2020? It partially seems to be reflected even nowadays. Among them, there is the concept of double-consciousness that Du Bois inserts into his work. The book raises many questions by expressing essential for humanity concepts. The author attempts to convey his experiences and realization, describing past and present events he witnessed or participated in and people representing these nations. Du Bois expresses the author’s perception and reflection towards the life, fate, and self-determination of African people in America. The book “The Souls of Black Folk” by W.E.B.
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